2015 Conference Overview

Get The Education You Need To Succeed From The People Who Know It Best

The International Franchise Expo (IFE) provides a forum for one of the most comprehensive learning experiences about franchising to be conducted anywhere - a place to learn from the foremost experts in franchising.

The International Franchise Expo is pleased to announce that Symposia 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 have been approved for CFE accreditation. To learn more about CFE credits, click here.

Track Overview

Each track is focused on providing information that is specific to a particular segment of the Expo audience. Read the following descriptions to identify the track that best addresses your needs and refer to the accompanying symbol as you plan your Symposia and/or Seminar schedule.

Buying a Franchise

This track is for those who are just getting started with their research, as well as those who are close to making a decision to buy a franchise.

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Franchising Your Business

If you are thinking about expanding your current business through franchising or seeking professional guidance, this track will provide the opportunity to learn from experts in this field.

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Master Franchising

This track is for those who wish to learn about acquiring franchise rights for a region of a country or an entire country, as well as for franchisors who are exploring advantages of this franchise system structure.

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Franchisors Seeking Growth

As franchising continues to grow, the time is ripe for franchisors to explore expansion. This track will explain the crucial business and legal considerations that may affect where and when franchisors should go and how to operate most effectively.

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Non-U.S. Franchisors: Entering the USA

For the foreign franchisor that has enjoyed success in their domestic region and is now interested in expanding into the United States. The focus will be on the legal, structural, financial, and cross-cultural issues in developing a franchising business plan and the strategy for entering the U.S. market.

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Small Business Growth and Development

This track covers the necessary information that help small businesses grow. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to invest in their businesses' growth.